I like the process of pencil and paper as opposed to a machine. I think the writing is better when it's done in handwriting.

I have no plans to use the Internet as the main subject of a novel.

The meaning of life has not much to do with good and evil, right and wrong, duty, honor, country, or any of that. It has to do with cutting the right deal.

It's really scary when you have a moment of temporary sanity.

I turned to the Times crossword puzzle and asked Kate, “What’s the definition of a moderate Arab?” “I don’t know.” “A guy who ran out of ammunition.

I try to use short sentences, short paragraphs and short chapters to keep the reader's interest.

Mrs. Corey still uses her maiden name for business, or when she wants to pretend she doesn’t know me.